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Dropping out year 13

I want to leave because I don’t want to be there
(edited 1 month ago)
Original post by Sofiiisjjeje
I want to leave because I don’t want to be there, the support has been amazing and all the teachers are so kind but I genuinely shouldn’t have continued with these subjects. I wasn’t passionate about them from the beginning and I regret taking them wholeheartedly. I just realised how much of an idiot I looked like.
I told my parents and they told me to finish because there’s only two months left but I don’t see the point. I won’t study or revise and i havent been attending lessons, I can’t be bottled to catch up either because I’m not serious
I’ve also been struggling with depression and suicidal ideation, I don’t want to be alive but I’m forced to function. I just want to sit at home away from the world in my mind
I’m planning to tell the school that I’m going to unenrolll and then get a job at tescos stacking shelves realistically
I already have regrets going to this sixth form, just going sixth form in general. Nobody likes me there either
Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Hi there,

It sounds like you're going through a tough time trying to make a decision that feels most right for you, and we understand how difficult it can be when you feel as though you want to do one thing, but family may have different views.

Doing all of this on top of trying to manage depression and suicidal ideation must be really hard. If you do feel you would want or need support with thoughts of suicide, managing those thoughts and keeping safe then please know that HOPELINE247 are here. You can call us on 0800 068 4141, text 'HOPE' to 88247 or email [email protected]. We're also available by webchat through our website www.papyrus-uk.org. We're here 24/7. 💜

Reply 2

Original post by Sofiiisjjeje
I want to leave because I don’t want to be there, the support has been amazing and all the teachers are so kind but I genuinely shouldn’t have continued with these subjects. I wasn’t passionate about them from the beginning and I regret taking them wholeheartedly. I just realised how much of an idiot I looked like.
I told my parents and they told me to finish because there’s only two months left but I don’t see the point. I won’t study or revise and i havent been attending lessons, I can’t be bottled to catch up either because I’m not serious
I’ve also been struggling with depression and suicidal ideation, I don’t want to be alive but I’m forced to function. I just want to sit at home away from the world in my mind
I’m planning to tell the school that I’m going to unenrolll and then get a job at tescos stacking shelves realistically
I already have regrets going to this sixth form, just going sixth form in general. Nobody likes me there either
Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Hello I totally understand what you are going through I fisnished my alevels in 2024 and I had to retake y12 going to a girls sixth form. It was a change and everyone had their own groups I felt like an outsider and near enough to the end 2-3 months near exam season I fell into depression as I didn’t have much friends more like acquaintances, I want the gil invited to friendship group events or stuff outside of school my life pretty much revolved around school 24/7 I became soo burned out as well I also stopped revising and stayed at home because I didn’t want to talk to anyone, my teachers always helped me regardless, but I started to neglect my appearance and the way I looked and stopped caring about my life in general and it showed. I stopped being the bubbly girl I used to be. But just like how you are now I was there I was albsloutley stressed soo much about exams as I did 3 tough a levels one which I loved in the past socioogy, and I started to dread soo much. My crush (a guy) rejected me and I became so depressed and started to compare myself to youth people. My family was go8ng through a tough time financially so it was also hard.
I just said to myself I ve got to get through this no more escapism through social media or fantasy books I just said I’m taking a gap year and that is my goal. So I just attended the lessons when I could and when I felt drained and behind from the lesson I asked if I could catch up in the library. I was behind and it did reflect in the end result of my a levels but I M just Glad I made it out, I think the moral of the story is that you can make it out. No matter if you think your in a dark place right now you can make it out. Why not try a new hobby or have a goal you want to work towards, outside of school. But don’t stress just do what you can. You have got this you are soooooooo close. Please don’t give up!! Who cares what people think. Keep on going!!
Hello I totally understand what you are going through I fisnished my alevels in 2024 and I had to retake y12 going to a girls sixth form. It was a change and everyone had their own groups I felt like an outsider and near enough to the end 2-3 months near exam season I fell into depression as I didn’t have much friends more like acquaintances, I want the gil invited to friendship group events or stuff outside of school my life pretty much revolved around school 24/7 I became soo burned out as well I also stopped revising and stayed at home because I didn’t want to talk to anyone, my teachers always helped me regardless, but I started to neglect my appearance and the way I looked and stopped caring about my life in general and it showed. I stopped being the bubbly girl I used to be. But just like how you are now I was there I was albsloutley stressed soo much about exams as I did 3 tough a levels one which I loved in the past socioogy, and I started to dread soo much. My crush (a guy) rejected me and I became so depressed and started to compare myself to youth people. My family was go8ng through a tough time financially so it was also hard.
I just said to myself I ve got to get through this no more escapism through social media or fantasy books I just said I’m taking a gap year and that is my goal. So I just attended the lessons when I could and when I felt drained and behind from the lesson I asked if I could catch up in the library. I was behind and it did reflect in the end result of my a levels but I M just Glad I made it out, I think the moral of the story is that you can make it out. No matter if you think your in a dark place right now you can make it out. Why not try a new hobby or have a goal you want to work towards, outside of school. But don’t stress just do what you can. You have got this you are soooooooo close. Please don’t give up!! Who cares what people think. Keep on going!!
Hello I totally understand what you are going through I fisnished my alevels in 2024 and I had to retake y12 going to a girls sixth form. It was a change and everyone had their own groups I felt like an outsider and near enough to the end 2-3 months near exam season I fell into depression as I didn’t have much friends more like acquaintances, I want the gil invited to friendship group events or stuff outside of school my life pretty much revolved around school 24/7 I became soo burned out as well I also stopped revising and stayed at home because I didn’t want to talk to anyone, my teachers always helped me regardless, but I started to neglect my appearance and the way I looked and stopped caring about my life in general and it showed. I stopped being the bubbly girl I used to be. But just like how you are now I was there I was albsloutley stressed soo much about exams as I did 3 tough a levels one which I loved in the past socioogy, and I started to dread soo much. My crush (a guy) rejected me and I became so depressed and started to compare myself to youth people. My family was go8ng through a tough time financially so it was also hard.
I just said to myself I ve got to get through this no more escapism through social media or fantasy books I just said I’m taking a gap year and that is my goal. So I just attended the lessons when I could and when I felt drained and behind from the lesson I asked if I could catch up in the library. I was behind and it did reflect in the end result of my a levels but I M just Glad I made it out, I think the moral of the story is that you can make it out. No matter if you think your in a dark place right now you can make it out. Why not try a new hobby or have a goal you want to work towards, outside of school. But don’t stress just do what you can. You have got this you are soooooooo close. Please don’t give up!! Who cares what people think. Keep on going!!

Reply 3

Original post by Sofiiisjjeje
I want to leave because I don’t want to be there, the support has been amazing and all the teachers are so kind but I genuinely shouldn’t have continued with these subjects. I wasn’t passionate about them from the beginning and I regret taking them wholeheartedly. I just realised how much of an idiot I looked like.
I told my parents and they told me to finish because there’s only two months left but I don’t see the point. I won’t study or revise and i havent been attending lessons, I can’t be bottled to catch up either because I’m not serious
I’ve also been struggling with depression and suicidal ideation, I don’t want to be alive but I’m forced to function. I just want to sit at home away from the world in my mind
I’m planning to tell the school that I’m going to unenrolll and then get a job at tescos stacking shelves realistically
I already have regrets going to this sixth form, just going sixth form in general. Nobody likes me there either
Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Also if your feeling Alone, what helped the most for me when I’m in a dark place is speaking to the Samaritans

Reply 4

Original post by cookiesniscream
Hello I totally understand what you are going through I fisnished my alevels in 2024 and I had to retake y12 going to a girls sixth form. It was a change and everyone had their own groups I felt like an outsider and near enough to the end 2-3 months near exam season I fell into depression as I didn’t have much friends more like acquaintances, I want the gil invited to friendship group events or stuff outside of school my life pretty much revolved around school 24/7 I became soo burned out as well I also stopped revising and stayed at home because I didn’t want to talk to anyone, my teachers always helped me regardless, but I started to neglect my appearance and the way I looked and stopped caring about my life in general and it showed. I stopped being the bubbly girl I used to be. But just like how you are now I was there I was albsloutley stressed soo much about exams as I did 3 tough a levels one which I loved in the past socioogy, and I started to dread soo much. My crush (a guy) rejected me and I became so depressed and started to compare myself to youth people. My family was go8ng through a tough time financially so it was also hard.
I just said to myself I ve got to get through this no more escapism through social media or fantasy books I just said I’m taking a gap year and that is my goal. So I just attended the lessons when I could and when I felt drained and behind from the lesson I asked if I could catch up in the library. I was behind and it did reflect in the end result of my a levels but I M just Glad I made it out, I think the moral of the story is that you can make it out. No matter if you think your in a dark place right now you can make it out. Why not try a new hobby or have a goal you want to work towards, outside of school. But don’t stress just do what you can. You have got this you are soooooooo close. Please don’t give up!! Who cares what people think. Keep on going!!
Hello I totally understand what you are going through I fisnished my alevels in 2024 and I had to retake y12 going to a girls sixth form. It was a change and everyone had their own groups I felt like an outsider and near enough to the end 2-3 months near exam season I fell into depression as I didn’t have much friends more like acquaintances, I want the gil invited to friendship group events or stuff outside of school my life pretty much revolved around school 24/7 I became soo burned out as well I also stopped revising and stayed at home because I didn’t want to talk to anyone, my teachers always helped me regardless, but I started to neglect my appearance and the way I looked and stopped caring about my life in general and it showed. I stopped being the bubbly girl I used to be. But just like how you are now I was there I was albsloutley stressed soo much about exams as I did 3 tough a levels one which I loved in the past socioogy, and I started to dread soo much. My crush (a guy) rejected me and I became so depressed and started to compare myself to youth people. My family was go8ng through a tough time financially so it was also hard.
I just said to myself I ve got to get through this no more escapism through social media or fantasy books I just said I’m taking a gap year and that is my goal. So I just attended the lessons when I could and when I felt drained and behind from the lesson I asked if I could catch up in the library. I was behind and it did reflect in the end result of my a levels but I M just Glad I made it out, I think the moral of the story is that you can make it out. No matter if you think your in a dark place right now you can make it out. Why not try a new hobby or have a goal you want to work towards, outside of school. But don’t stress just do what you can. You have got this you are soooooooo close. Please don’t give up!! Who cares what people think. Keep on going!!
Hello I totally understand what you are going through I fisnished my alevels in 2024 and I had to retake y12 going to a girls sixth form. It was a change and everyone had their own groups I felt like an outsider and near enough to the end 2-3 months near exam season I fell into depression as I didn’t have much friends more like acquaintances, I want the gil invited to friendship group events or stuff outside of school my life pretty much revolved around school 24/7 I became soo burned out as well I also stopped revising and stayed at home because I didn’t want to talk to anyone, my teachers always helped me regardless, but I started to neglect my appearance and the way I looked and stopped caring about my life in general and it showed. I stopped being the bubbly girl I used to be. But just like how you are now I was there I was albsloutley stressed soo much about exams as I did 3 tough a levels one which I loved in the past socioogy, and I started to dread soo much. My crush (a guy) rejected me and I became so depressed and started to compare myself to youth people. My family was go8ng through a tough time financially so it was also hard.
I just said to myself I ve got to get through this no more escapism through social media or fantasy books I just said I’m taking a gap year and that is my goal. So I just attended the lessons when I could and when I felt drained and behind from the lesson I asked if I could catch up in the library. I was behind and it did reflect in the end result of my a levels but I M just Glad I made it out, I think the moral of the story is that you can make it out. No matter if you think your in a dark place right now you can make it out. Why not try a new hobby or have a goal you want to work towards, outside of school. But don’t stress just do what you can. You have got this you are soooooooo close. Please don’t give up!! Who cares what people think. Keep on going!!

tysm for typing this, i just still want to give up because i wont get anywhere in life anyway. im going to officially withdraw tomorrow

Reply 5

Original post by Sofiiisjjeje
tysm for typing this, i just still want to give up because i wont get anywhere in life anyway. im going to officially withdraw tomorrow

Your welcome. Do you know how far you came!! You went throufh primary seconday school and bow onto Alevels youve got this there is definetly sometuing greater ahead, you mifht not see it now but trust me please dont speak negitive over yourself. Change your mindset into You got this!! I can do this i have to just get through! I know things seem tough right now but i am saying is that i belive you can do it!!! Please don't quit!!! I was in that place before but please nit quit it will fly past and you'll never have to worry about A levels again.

Reply 6

Original post by Sofiiisjjeje
I want to leave because I don’t want to be there, the support has been amazing and all the teachers are so kind but I genuinely shouldn’t have continued with these subjects. I wasn’t passionate about them from the beginning and I regret taking them wholeheartedly. I just realised how much of an idiot I looked like.
I told my parents and they told me to finish because there’s only two months left but I don’t see the point. I won’t study or revise and i havent been attending lessons, I can’t be bottled to catch up either because I’m not serious
I’ve also been struggling with depression and suicidal ideation, I don’t want to be alive but I’m forced to function. I just want to sit at home away from the world in my mind
I’m planning to tell the school that I’m going to unenrolll and then get a job at tescos stacking shelves realistically
I already have regrets going to this sixth form, just going sixth form in general. Nobody likes me there either
Has anyone been in a similar situation?


I've been there too. Luckily for me, it was the pandemic, so they just used centre assessed grades, and didn't make me do exams. If you drop out, you have to be in some sort of training. Also, they may not let you drop out, if you are under 18.

Reply 7

If you tell your teachers you’re struggling to catch up they can help you if you maybe visit them at lunchtime. But if you decide to leave sixthform, you could always try to do a 1 year course e.g at college or a level 3 apprenticeship or a BTEC if exams aren’t your thing

Reply 8

I hope you're doing okay, OP! Let us know and please give us updates!

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